Tina Hermann surprisingly ends her career: a farewell full of emotions

Tina Hermann surprisingly ends her career: a farewell full of emotions

A surprising chapter ends: The successful skeleton athlete Tina Hermann has announced that it would end her career. The 32-year-old from Berchtesgaden was one of the most outstanding athletes in her field and looks back on an impressive decade in the World Cup circus. Her decision to end the active time was followed by a challenging last season, which was characterized by health problems and a disappointing non-nomination for the home world championship in Winterberg.

In an interview, Hermann expressed that the decision had been made since the summer. "It has been bubbly in me for a long time," said the athlete. Their problems with the hip and back as well as the stress of last season have prompted you to re -evaluate your priorities. "I knew not to be able to continue," she said, while talking about the challenges she had to fight.

an outstanding sporty inheritance

Tina Hermann will remember primarily for her impressive achievements: seven world championship titles, two overall World Cup victories and 19 World Cup victories. Despite these successes, she never had a focus on statistics. "My biggest incentive was to win every race," she noticed. Although she was confronted with the quality and competition of her fellow campaigners like Jacqueline Lölling and international greats like Kimberley Bos, she pulled her motivation from the competition and the challenges.

A special highlight in her career was the 2021 World Cup in Altenberg, where she advanced from 11th place to first place. These memories, together with many others, will remain unforgettable for Hermann. "You can't force such experiences," she said about the pursuit of an Olympic medal. Her participations in the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022 remained medallos, but the experiences they gained are priceless for them.

The emotional personality Hermann, who often showed her Frustration after a race, said: "I am simply, very emotional. I would not have to pretend." Their sincerity and their way of manage the pressure made them a special athlete.

a new phase of life

Now that she has ended her active career, Hermann is optimistic and also sees challenges in this new phase of life. It will continue to be connected to the Bad Endorf sports school and plans to pass on her experience in Skeleton-Sport. Your passion for sport remains unbroken, even if it is now hitting a new direction.

Hermann also plans to move to Aschau in the Chiemgau to be closer to her workplace, but will not forget her roots in Berchtesgaden. "I hurt the railway destruction in my heart," she said, while talking about the changes in the region. The decision enables her to spend more time with family and friends and to focus on new hobbies that neglected them during their career, such as skiing or visiting Christmas markets.

Tina Hermann looks back on a successful career and leaves the doors open to new opportunities that life after sport has ready for you. "I feel very comfortable, it was definitely the right decision," she summarized her feelings at the end of the career. Her determination to remain an important role in sport will surely inspire many of your fans.